Kind of like Disney World . . . except way better. ⠀
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Truthfully, I was in a bad mood at this castle and had to apologize to David. He’s the best guy and we turned the day around by walking the streets of Wiesbaden again. ⠀
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We got to see the church Omi and Opa got married in AND the church my great-Omi and Opa got married in. We finished the day with a quick run through the rain, giving Benjamin a bath in the kitchen sink, and doing laundry. ⠀
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We are all settled in for an early night and are just so thankful to be here. ⠀
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What’s been your FAVORITE part of today? Whether you’re traveling or not, I’d love to know!

Heidelberg has a long and rich history. The castle sitting above this city stands as a constant reminder of our ancestors through time. Over 150,000 residents live in this area near the river. One third of them are students. The pedestrian-only square provides a lively place to mix with people from all over the world. With less florals, the people and confections provide the most color.

Schloss Lichtenstein, Lichtenstein, Germany 🇩🇪 The Old Lichtenstein was destroyed after the Knights of Lichtenstein lost to the Reutlingen in 1377. The Reutlingen destroyed this castle.

The rule of Württemberg resulted in a New Lichtenstein located 15minutes away from the old one.
This castle was considered to have one of the best medieval defenses. It was a ducal seat and held power within its walls.

Unfortuately in 1567, the ducal seat was lost and the castle fell into neglect.
A couple of centuries later in 1802, this ruined castle was destroyed completely to make way for forest land.
Wilhelm Graf von Württemberg accquired this property in 1837 probably since he was a fan of the novel ‘Lichtenstein.’ He decided to rebuild the castle.
Architect Heideloff and the builder Count Wilhelm of Württemberg came up with detailed plans of a medieval castle on similar lines.
The castle built in a neo-gothic style was inaugrated in 1842 in presence of the King!

Didn’t you think Schloss Lichtenstein was in fact mediveal at first glance!? I for a fact didn’t, just thought it was a well restored castle. Appearances can be deceptive!!
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Photograph: @tonyrammath